I have over 20 years of experience in the areas of personal injury claims, property and construction disputes, contract negotiation and preparation, business lawsuits, estate and trust litigation, and workers’ compensation issues. I am an active member of the Anderson County, Blount County, Knoxville, Loudon County, Sevier County and Tennessee Bar Associations. I represent a wide range of clients who live in Tennessee or who have interests in Tennessee. I created this practice to provide my clients with more direct access to the attorney they hired. When you call me, I answer or return your call....

Heather G. Anderson was born in Humboldt, Tennessee and graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee where she was Phi Beta Kappa. She earned her law degree from the University of Memphis School of Law and while there, received the Dean’s Award for Excellence in Trial Advocacy as well as worked on the Tennessee Journal of Practice & Procedure. In her time practicing, Heather has represented clients ranging in size from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. She has the rare distinction of being named a Top 40 Under 40 attorney in two cities and regions in the...

I graduated from East Tennessee State University in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts in English. Immediately thereafter, I entered law school at the University of Tennessee. I graduated with honors from the law school in 1996. Bankruptcy law constitutes a significant majority of my practice. I file cases under all chapters of the Bankruptcy Code. In one national case, I filed 167 separate lawsuits within a few days. In addition to business cases, I have filed numerous Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases. My colleagues would tell you I am one of the most thorough...

W. Michael Baisley practices in the areas of business transactions, real estate, commercial law, and business litigation. Typical client engagements include new entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, real estate transactions, shareholder disputes, and bankruptcy and creditor’s rights. He also represents both owners and contractors in construction disputes. Mr. Baisley joined Hodges, Doughty & Carson in 2009 after practicing with another Knoxville law firm for four years. He received his law degree from the University of Tennessee College of Law in 2005, where he was a member of The Tennessee Law Review and served on the editorial board for Transactions:...

Longtime member of the Tennessee Bar, with extensive Jury Trial experience. I am widely known for my expertise in Titles and Boundary Disputes, as well as demanding Preliminary Hearings and presenting numerous defenses in most Criminal matters prior to trial. Admitted to, and have actually practiced before, the Tennessee Supreme Court, Tennessee Court of Criminal Appeals, Tennessee Court of Appeals, United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the United States Tax Court. Unlike most attorneys and title companies, I...

Real estate refers to land, as well as anything permanently attached to the land, such as buildings and other structures, and covers more than just the drafting of contracts for the purchase and sale of property. Both federal and state laws regulate real estate transactions. The Federal Fair Housing Act, for example, prohibits discrimination in real estate transactions on account of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Many states have enacted similar legislation that prohibits discrimination on the basis of certain characteristics.

Attorneys in this field may handle leasing issues, landlord-tenant disputes, eviction proceedings and homeowner association (HOA) problems. Other matters within this practice area include title disputes, mortgages, covenants, easements, and equitable servitudes. Many real estate issues can affect both commercial and individual renters and landlords. Real estate lawyers who represent commercial interests may also focus on land use, zoning, environmental law, or eminent domain issues.

Some states provide a certification for lawyers who have demonstrated experience and competency in the practice of real estate law. These attorneys must meet certain educational, experience, and examination requirements to receive the certification as a specialist.

Deed: The legal document that transfers the ownership of real property from one party to another.

Mortgage: A mortgage is a document signed by a borrower when a loan is made that gives the lender a right to take possession of the property if the borrower fails to repay the loan.